All the women who have served as Nigeria’s First Ladies since the country gained independence in 1960 are included here. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria officially became an independent nation. Many of Nigeria’s first ladies have since become politically engaged.
Nigeria has recently made the change from military rule to a democratic system of governance. This list includes women who have served as first ladies in both authoritarian and constitutional governments.
Here is a long list of first ladies of Nigeria, from 1960 to the present day:
1. Flora Azikiwe (October 1963 – 16 January 1966)
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